potential

adjective
UK: /pəˈten.ʃəl/
US: /poʊˈten.ʃəl/

  1. Possible, but not yet achieved.

    1. This area has potential for growth, so let's invest here [ ] [ ]
    2. The young musician showed potential, but he needed more training to perfect his skills [ ] [ ]

  2. Capable of developing into something in the future.

    1. He is a potential leader with great ideas to explore [ ] [ ]
    2. Wind energy is a potential source of clean, renewable power for the future [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

possibility likely prospect capability possible
potential noun

  1. The possibility of something happening or being developed.

    1. This plan has potential to help many people in need now [ ] [ ]
    2. The country has great economic potential if it manages its resources wisely [ ] [ ]

  2. A quality or ability that someone or something has, which could be developed and make them successful in the future.

    1. She has the potential to become a great doctor after graduating [ ] [ ]
    2. The new technology's potential to revolutionize healthcare is significant [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "potential" in English means: Possible, but not yet achieved., Capable of developing into something in the future..

The phonetic transcription of "potential" is /pəˈten.ʃəl/ in British English and /poʊˈten.ʃəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "potential": possibility, likely, prospect, capability, possible.

Example usage of "potential": "This area has potential for growth, so let's invest here". More examples on the page.